Jordana da Silva Souza, Mariana Crissângila Trigueiro da Silva, Wilma Tatiane Freire Vasconcelos, João André Tavares Álvares da Silva, Josilene de Melo Buriti Vasconcelos, Ana Cristina de Oliveira E Silva, Jocelly de Araújo Ferreira
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Abstract
Introduction: The Covid-19 pandemic has posed a significant challenge to public health worldwide, leading to the collapse of healthcare institutions and professionals, particularly nursing technicians, who provide direct patient care.
Objective: To investigate nursing technicians' perceptions of their technical-scientific experiences while caring for Covid-19 patients.
Materials and methods: An exploratory and descriptive study with a qualitative approach was conducted in a university hospital. The Iramuteq software was used to analyze the data, applying the Descending Hierarchical Classification Method alongside Bardin's Content Analysis Technique.
Results: It was identified that the participants' technical-scientific skills are associated with previous ICU experience and active participation in training sessions, both facilitating factors for performing the procedures. Additionally, the negative effects of care practices were observed, leading to physical and mental exhaustion.
Discussion: Work overburden, fear of contagion, high mortality rates, and social isolation were identified as causes of stress and mental exhaustion among professionals, making resilience a crucial factor in adapting to these adversities.
Conclusion: Identifying the nursing professionals' prior knowledge is an important tool for assessing the quality of care provided and the professionals' safety in care delivery. Moreover, implementing health policies that offer psychological support for health professionals is essential.
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